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avast! Home Edition

avast! Home Edition is a complete anti-virus package, that is is free for registered home non-commercial users. It contains an on-demand scanner with two interfaces (simple for novices and advanced ...

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Nov 28, 2008
For version:
4.8.1296

Best antivirus

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have been using Avast for years and it's the best anti-virus solution I can find. It is fast and the interface is quite nice. The options can be customized to my taste and. The main key advantage (I think) the databases are daily updated to keep you protected all the time. And best of all... it's free!

Review by: JanyJulius
First post

Nov 13, 2008
For version:
4.8.1229

Using it for 2 years

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

No major problems with the program. it does a good job. i like the fact that its a free alternative to Symantec Norton which i used to use a long time ago. I'd have already recommended it to people and will still do so.

Review by: miguel236
First post

Oct 20, 2008
For version:
4.8.1229

So much faster

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Runs so much faster on my Asus EE-PC as compared to AVG Free. 5 out of 5 points for Avast!

Review by: alexiussg
First post

Sep 22, 2008
For version:
4.8.1229

I love Avast.

Interface: 2
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

I love Avast. I have it installed on my home computers and so far no Viruses. The program has blocked viruses many times while I was browsing the Web and deleted them before they caused a problem. It is light weight and does not consume lots of system resources. You don't even know it's there. I simply does the job without getting in your way. Great Product! I will upgrade to the pro edition soon.

Review by: Robertw (6)
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Sep 06, 2008
For version:
4.8.1229

Avast is great

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Yes, Avast is excellent, used it for some time prior until I switched to another that does the same without system resource hogging. However, Avast does have a great detection rate. The scan is too slow for my taste though, reminds me of Norton and no, a scan doesn't have to be too slow to be thorough. These are the only reasons I don't use it, else it would be my choice and would still highly recommend this to others. It is a great Antivirus software.

Review by: gimpguy (332)
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Aug 08, 2008
For version:
4.8.1229

Best antivirus ever!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have been using Avast for years and it's the best anti-virus solution out there. Unlike those anti-virus programs that make your computer slow and annoy you with repeated pop-ups, Avast is fast and user-friendly. The graphic interface is nicely designed and looks great. The options can be customized to everyone's taste and convenience. The databases are constantly updated to keep you protected all the time. And best of all... it's free!

Review by: Futurepig (3)
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Jul 22, 2008
For version:
4.8.1227

Avast for the home

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Great tool - protected me successfully for a couple of years. Doesn't hog the system like some commercial programs!

Review by: BrainDribble
First post

Jul 22, 2008
For version:
4.8.1227

Always my favorite

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

Been using Avast for approx 7 years,and so far found nothing better than it.However It would be nice if the following was improved" Avasts while scanning for viruses, u need to stay close to it, because if it finds a virus, you will have to delete it first, because the scan will not continue until u delete the infected file(s)" Otherwise,it's fantastic and free.

Review by: JaJoa69 (5)
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Jul 14, 2008
For version:
4.8.1201

Whoa...

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 4
Overall:

I have used quite a few anti-virus proggies over the years. This one is another one of those that ranks up there. It does it do what is supposed to do, but what I like about it is that the bells and whistles it comes with are great. Because I can get to tweak it to my specs. Two Thumbs Up!

Review by: alex_dot_com
First post

Jun 28, 2008
For version:
4.8.1201

Best of them all

Interface: 3
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Not one infection on our p.c. since installation.This is VERY GOOD since Mr. Potato head here takes risks with his packet sniffer. Always geting the win32 slammer bug, but Avast knocks it out cold...

Review by: Setinut (9)
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Jun 11, 2008
For version:
4.8.1201

Not a memory hog

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Not a Memory Hog as I have experienced with another software av_. I have always liked avast for the ease of use and updates and I am back and am not using anything else! IMO this is the best of the FreeWare for AntiVirus!

Review by: nobull2 (13)
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May 14, 2008
For version:
4.8.1195

Light, fast and reliable

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

On my 1.4Ghz centrino laptop it's hard to notice performance differences after I installed it. As of my writing, it's requiring about 76MB of ram to give maximum protection. Compliments to all the guys that are writing and maintaining this nice piece of software.

Review by: fabrizio_conte (4)
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May 11, 2008
For version:
4.8.1169

Very satisfied!

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Thanks, A friend turned me on to Avast, and frankly I don't know much about 'puters,and can't see how I could spend so much time on line without it.

Review by: debdisa
First post

May 02, 2008
For version:
4.8.1169

Keeping up to date

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Amazed at the frequency of updates provided by this AV software and the ease with which it can be configured

Review by: madmike
First post

Apr 06, 2008
For version:
4.8.1169

Great program

Interface: 5
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 4
Overall:

Been using for some time, Great Program

Review by: sanford98
First post

Apr 01, 2008
For version:
4.8.1169

Fantastic virus scanner

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This program is fantastic so easy to install and setup. And also this even picked up a few things that my old virus program missed. Highly recommended, my thanks to the developers of a great program. Keep up the great work for future updates.

Review by: webguy39 (3)
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Mar 26, 2008
For version:
4.7.1098

Very nice!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

All what I need to do is install. It is working very well after that.

Review by: chu1979 (4)
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Mar 25, 2008
For version:
4.7.1098

Very impressive!

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is one of those applications that'd I'll probably upgrade to the paid version just to show my appreciation for a job well done! Norton and McAfee are both so ponderously full of nonsense and irritating system-clogging junk, avast! easily replaces them as my anti-virus application of choice.

Review by: techqi (7)
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Mar 22, 2008
For version:
4.7.1098

Great program

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Install it, set it up, forget about it. The best anti-virus program.

Review by: RustyShackleford (4)
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Mar 20, 2008
For version:
4.7.1098

Great program

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

Works in the background and keeps me posted on what's going on, without interfering with my work. Has blocked virus' many times.

Review by: Sniffy (3)
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Mar 18, 2008
For version:
4.7.1098

Fast, efficient, and lightweight

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Unlike Norton or McAfee, avast! will not cripple your computer with its "protection". PC stays snappy, and is secure. What else could you ask for?

Review by: hognala
First post

Mar 15, 2008
For version:
4.7.1098

Highly recommended

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have used Avast! Home Edition for several years now after fleeing from heavy-handed Norton and McAfee (ugh!!!). I tried another freeware before Avast! and I must say Avast! wins hands down. It's light, quick, non-intrusive, dependable. I have recommended it to many people and all have been very pleased - and relieved.

Review by: whiteowl
First post

Mar 14, 2008
For version:
4.7.1098

Very slow and has annoying interface

Interface: 1
Features: 3
Ease of use: 2
Value: 5
Overall:

It's very slow and has annoying interface. Detection rate is not the best either. There is better free antivirus software available.

Review by: OriginX (3)
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Jan 13, 2008
For version:
4.7.1098

Very pleased with this software

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I started using AVG free edition, but moved on to AVAST and prefer it. I've used it for a year or two and think it's excellent.

Review by: einstein
First post

Jan 12, 2008
For version:
4.7.1098

Only one thing stopping me from keeping it

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 2
Overall:

I've installed it twice. Overall, looks very nice, and I like the way it runs. The *only* complaint I have is I have been utterly unable to obtain a registration key. I've filled out the registration form with my e-mail address probably a half-dozen times, and I have yet to receive a registration key. Messages to the support e-mail address also go unanswered. Can't keep using it if I can't register it ...

Review by: JFSturtz (4)
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Dec 15, 2007
For version:
4.7.1098

Brilliant stuff.

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I do not believe any other application can be as effective as avast! Once installed, it works so effectively in the background that I am totally unaware of its presence. I am only reminded of avast! when it is automatically updated and/or upgraded or when it warns me about attempted intrusions. Brilliant stuff.

Review by: FriedrichH
First post

Dec 10, 2007
For version:
4.7.1098

Niiiiiiiiice

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Avast Home edition is one of the best free antivirus, its easy, powerful, and free. It can detect from the little viruses to the meanest. and the best of all it does not consume lots of RAM (Unlike other Commercial Antiviruses eg : Mcafee, of course I'm not saying that Mcafee is not good, but it needs lots of RAM) the only bad thing about Avast is while scanning for viruses, u need to still close to it, because if it finds a virus, you will have to delete it first, because the scan will not continue until u delete the infected file(s). It's annoying...

Review by: RockmasteR
First post

Nov 28, 2007
For version:
4.7.1044

Avast Home is all you need

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Avast is the BEST, I really LOVE this product. It updates automatically, HANDS FREE, and a pleasant voice tells me it has been updated. It scans memory, and also will scan on reboot if you want it to. It is nice because on reboot at the command, you can select "Delete all, or Clean all" a great feature when a newbie brings you his computer with 6000 viruses. Set it and forget it... Avast really has a bright future, what a great product.

Review by: parkstreet1234
First post

Nov 22, 2007
For version:
4.7.1044

Tacky interface, blocked Operamail!

Interface: 1
Features: 3
Ease of use: 2
Value: 3
Overall:

I'm not as impressed with Avast as others obviously are. The first major problem for me was that it blocked my OperaMail from receiving e-mail. I only noticed a few days after I installed Avast, that I hadn't recieved any e-mail for days. There was also no notification from Avast that it had blocked anything. After much head scratching I decided to unistall Avast, no sooner had I done that then my e-mail came flooding in! I've used Opera's ultra reliable integrated e-mail for over 5 years, and no other program has ever blocked my e-mail before. I can't use it and can't really recommend it to others that use OperaMail. I also hate the interface, it's so tacky and looks like it's been designed by a teenager trying to look cool and hip, but the result ends up looking more like a car stereo than a professional antivirus application. AVG is my choice any day over Avast.

Review by: CharleyBronson (2)
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Oct 13, 2007
For version:
4.7.1043

I prefer Avast!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Which is the best Antivirus software? For most users something that does a good job, is easy to set up and doesnt need any fiddling with to keep it doing its job properly is the thing to have. The fact that it is free is the icing on the cake. My family and friends often ask me to look at their PCs that have become infected, often whilst running the AV that shipped with it, even when kept up to date! Im sure we all know what those AVs are! So after uninstalling the overpriced junk suite bloatware, then running Stinger and Sysclean, Ill install AVG or Avast! Sometimes one cant quite clear everything, but the other one always gets it. Which is best? At the moment I prefer Avast! as it does a good screensaver scan, but if you dont use a screensaver you might prefer to use AVGs scheduler. Apart from that theres not much in it. Then I follow with one of the very good Freeware Personal Firewalls and a couple of Anti-Spyware programmes and Bingo. Faster, better and FREE!

Review by: GsyMoo (2)
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Oct 12, 2007
For version:
4.7.1043

Best of the best!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

For years I used one particular free anti virus software because I liked it a lot, but then they decided to make people pay for their software so I stopped using them. Shortly after finding this out I found Avast by searching the web. I have never been more happy with an anti virus software than I have been with Avast. I hope to be able to use them for the rest of my computer years to come!

Review by: CrescentScapes (7)
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Oct 12, 2007
For version:
4.7.1043

Does a perfect job for free!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have been using avast for about 4 years now, and it has never let a virus slip through. It gets automatically updated daily, just like its expensive competitive products. Avast is and excellent anti-virus product, and it is freeware!!!

Review by: Roland1955
First post

Aug 29, 2007
For version:
4.7.1029

The best of the best!!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have used avast for along time now, and won't use anything else because I think it is the best.

Review by: green70
First post

Aug 12, 2007
For version:
4.7.1029

I really like it!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Avast! have an innovative gui that i really like, it's powerful, easy-to-use and the installation file takes it's really little (about 11MB) and... it's for free!!

Review by: peppefiorenza
First post

Aug 11, 2007
For version:
4.7.1029

Avast! 4 home edition

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Simply a BRILLIANT Program. I've used it for over four years and it's never let me down. It has intercepted many, many virus threats! Highly recommended!

Review by: JerryChance
First post

Aug 11, 2007
For version:
4.7.1029

An excellent freeware antivirus app.

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have used AVG and antivir, currently and for some time I have found avast to be better than the competition on ease of use, detection rate and load on PC.

Review by: redster (2)
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Aug 02, 2007
For version:
4.7.1029

Excellent product

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is an excellent product -- and VERY affordable!

Review by: KevinL
First post

Jul 28, 2007
For version:
4.7.1029

Perfect for my needs.

Interface: 3
Features: 4
Ease of use: 3
Value: 5
Overall:

Avast! provides just the right amount of protection without consuming lots of system resources. It's ideal for me, but I don't necessarily think it's ideal for the average user, as the average user normally isn't aware of the risk they pose to themselves. It's an excellent product if you understand it's limitations, and in turn your own responsibility for safe computing. It's lightweight, dependable, and of course, free. If you generally practice safe computing, and have other products employed for different types of threats (i.e. firewall, anti-spyware, etc.), then avast! is an excellent choice for traditional virus protection. I would give it 5 stars if not for the fact that it's a bit cumbersome to configure avast! to ignore certain files appropriately and consistently. I've tried other antivirus products, paid and free, but I've stuck with avast! for the past three years or more. In general, I highly recommend avast!

Review by: Shaggy (10)
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Jul 01, 2007
For version:
4.7.1001

Full featured and free!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I switched to Avast and I have been recommended it to family and friends that are looking for an easy,dependable antivirus. Updates are reliable and regular. The really impressive part is the available components. Standard shield(monitor)Web shield,Network shield and E-mail scanner are the components I use in addition to the scanner. The configuration options are very good. I was surprised to see that the Internet Mail and Outlook mail scanners have heuristics. The updates are automatic,but that's another feature that each individual can configure also. Avast Home is packed with components and features,especially for a free program.

Review by: moparmac (22)
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Jun 15, 2007
For version:
4.7.1001

Spread the news, this product is great!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have recommended Avast to many people who had unsuccessfully tried to clean their 'virus protected' computers after infection for weeks. Avast ALWAYS did the trick immediately. We have bought the product for use at work and I use it privately at home. It is not easy to get me excited, but I am! The only downside is that the product is not well known. We do not rate marketing here, but this is about the only area where Avast could improve!

Review by: MaxWefringhaus
First post

Jun 13, 2007
For version:
4.7.1001

Great product

Interface: 5
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Good side: -Good detection rates -Free antivirus solution for home users -doesn't hog your system(like Norton) -Automatically updates to newest definitions -easy to use -I had a virus that even Norton couldn't find and avast removed it successfully. Downside: Maybe that it doesn't have a web scanner but that isn't necessary if you use Mozilla. One of the best solutions in the market and free.

Review by: my_flow48 (2)
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Jun 04, 2007
For version:
4.7.1001

Simple but effective

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

A very good simple but effective A/V good interface!!

Review by: geofrs
First post

May 30, 2007
For version:
4.7.1001

I was shocked

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This software is a gem, and its free. How do they offer this for free? It has a level of quality that makes me want to pay for it. And let me tell ya, I put this antivirus to the test and it passed with flying colors. A couple days ago a friend brought me a very screwed up Emachine (I'm a computer / network technician professionally, so everyone i know has showed up at my door with computer problems at one point or another). At any rate, as i started looking at the system (win xp home) it was immediately obvious that the computer was infected with not only spyware, but i suspected that it had multiple virus`s as well. I had run across avast a few weeks ago but assumed that it was another one of these free anti-viruses that only detects problems, but wouldn't fix them unless you bought the product. After reading on their website that it does indeed remove what it detects, i still didn't have high hopes frankly but i decided to try it anyway.

Review by: scatrbrain (2)
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May 14, 2007
For version:
4.7.1001

One of the best free av products

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 4
Overall:

I've used them all (even the commercial AV products) and the only ones I recommend are Avast and AVG.

Review by: duncan
First post

Apr 30, 2007
For version:
4.7.982

Avast rocks!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have found Avast AntiVirus Home Edition to be the very best anti virus program that I have tested, tried, used for over many years. Highly worthy of all it's accolades and reviews. I have tested many different free antivirus programs and this is by far the best user friendly, mostly automated, and very effective AntiVirus that I have come across.

Review by: johneb
First post

Apr 29, 2007
For version:
4.7.982

The best free av software!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I would recommend this software to anyone who wish to have their PC safe from virus attack and also save money by having it free!!

Review by: Sundar
First post

Apr 12, 2007
For version:
4.7.892

Great

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Avast fixed malware infections that many other programs could not fix. I highly recommend Avast as it is simply the best !!!

Review by: LukeHaste
First post

Apr 11, 2007
For version:
4.7.892

Avast is excellent

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Easy to use and free to charge for private use, is possible programming for scanning at startup,nearly every day automatic update list of virus, scann very fast,it protects the computer from horse trojan/virus/malware attack,also find and delete virus and horse trojan,there is an icon near the clock that announces that [avast] is in operation

Review by: maremma1
First post

Mar 29, 2007
For version:
4.7.892

The best free av around

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Easy to use and thorough. avast! caught a trojan that even a very well known AV failed to catch! First used this after my subscription ran out as a temporary solution but loved it so much i'm sticking with it! Also auto scans IM transfers, downloads and even speaks to you when it's updated itself! In short an excellent free all round anti virus program, the best of the freebies and better than some that are not!

Review by: twistydmorticia
First post

Mar 18, 2007
For version:
4.7.892

Nothing to criticise - everything to gain

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I've tried everything going, but nothing beats Avast! It cleared stuff the others didn't touch. Even more unbelievable - it's free!

Review by: beccysmum (2)
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Mar 11, 2007
For version:
4.7.892

What more could you want

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have used AVAST for nearly three years now, and I have had no problems. Other than the re-registration every 14 months, it is the best.

Review by: rongin3
First post

Feb 13, 2007
For version:
4.7.892

This is the best freeware antivirus

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Been using Avast now for about 3 years and found it faultless in operation and detection of viruses and trojans. The boot time scan is a feature that most other virus checking programs don't have. As a technician I have scanned hundreds of client computers for viruses etc. Regardless of what virus checker they have installed I always install Avast, update definitions then perform a full boot time scan with archive checking enabled. I cant count the number of times Avast has picked up viruses that other checkers didnt know about, particularly AVG and Norton. Email integration is excellent as is the real time scan and web scanning. System operation doesnt seem to be affected to much either. Updates are seamless and automatic. You cant miss the warning when you get a virus, especially if you have the sound on. If you are a home user and paying for virus checking think again. Download Avast, install, update then remove your old program. Post results as a review.

Review by: Water4L
First post

Feb 13, 2007
For version:
4.7.892

The best av programm!

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Strong and Light. Thanks Alwill!

Review by: PhantomLord (12)
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Feb 11, 2007
For version:
4.7.892

An extremely good anti-virus program!!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

If you want/need protection for any of your systems, this is one full-featured product that you can not ignore. With Web scan, heuristics, email scan, P2P, and Instant Messaging scanning engines-this is nearly a "security suite". (If you use ZoneAlarm Firewall, you will need to disable one of the scanning engines due to software conflicts - still just as safe). Uses less resources than McAfee or Norton with a higher level of protection. Updates are daily and automatic.

Review by: dlbean1 (5)
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Feb 08, 2007
For version:
4.7.892

Better than most and it's free

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

This is a great program. It won't slow down your computer. It has a very effective resident virus shield(s). One can choose scanning depth from "quick" (only recently accessed or opened files) to "thorough" (every file on the computer) and several levels between the two. The interface is different but very easy to use AND one can "reskin" it using one of the many new "skins" available at the avast! website. Overall, a great program that's actually better than many (not all) of the antivirus programs you have to pay for.

Review by: Djohnfot (5)
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Jan 30, 2007
For version:
4.7.892

The best

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is simply the best antivirus, best of all it even comes with a free version. I had xxx when I had a virus in the same year, but xxx just couldn't detect it. I found out about this virus because of an online scan so I was looking for another antivirus. I downloaded avast, because it had a high rating from webattack, now snapfiles. My virus problem was solved right after my first scan, this is definitely the best antivirus. It even scans your computer as you use it, it monitors my internet usage, my incoming mail, and much more.

Review by: NSigounis
First post

Jan 15, 2007
For version:
4.7.892

I just love this

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

I've tried most free anti virus so I've plenty to compare it to. I changed to avast! 4 as soon as it was released, AVG 6 was getting a bit long in the tooth and I was having update problems. I'd seen avast 32 and been unimpressed, but the new version was a revelation. The default settings are pretty well foolproof, but despite the loss of the Pro interface, if you take your time to learn your way around it, there's a lot of fine tuning you can do to get it to run the way you want. The incremental update system is top notch, quick and unobtrusive. The ScreenSaver scan is a good substitute for scheduling. There is e-mail support from alwil if you run into any problems. A good user forum, which incidentally can show you how to get avast! to run scheduled scans using Windows task scheduler. You can password protect it to stop the kids mucking it up. It's ICSA rated with good 100% at VirusBulletin so it works. I've yet to find a downside.

Review by: Belatucadrus (14)
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Dec 31, 2006
For version:
4.7.892

Get it now!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Take my word for it... you will not be disappointed! I've been using this program for years and still I think the rave reviews don't do it justice! What everybody says about the program is true and whats even better is with imagination this AV program will do exactly (no more, no less), what you need/want it to do. I set the screensaver on our home networked pcs' to Avast! It scans with no human intervention!, and even if interrupted would start again right where it left off! Now how's that for piece of mind! Installing Avast! will give you a boot time scan for viruses that already exist... detecting the malware and quarantining/deleting before it has a chance to load with other apps. The ability to scan ANY file or folder simply by right clicking and selecting option highlighted with the avast! "A" symbol. THANKYOU AVAST!

Review by: btk1w1 (5)
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Dec 12, 2006
For version:
4.7.892

Im 55 kids and avast is the best anti-virus!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Im not going to sit here all night and bs you about what kind of system im going to buy next month or when my mommy gets her raise,Im a grown man and I dont endorse products ,ever,except apparently Avast,because I have everyone I know using it,Im also disabled and poor and Avast has been taking care of me just as well as if I was able to pay with Avast free Home edition,Thanks and much respect to the anti-virus of the masses.

Review by: WEIS4U2
First post

Dec 10, 2006
For version:
4.7.892

The best anti-virus for any money

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I am completely confident that this is the best anti-viral protection you can find anywhere. The fact that is is free is just icing on the cake. I use ZoneAlarm Pro as a firewall, avast! for...and a freebie program called Spamihilator (you can find it here)for, well, spam. Great combo for me.

Review by: dsilver (13)
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Dec 04, 2006
For version:
4.7.892

Get it

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Very powerful anti-virus. Why pay when this free app works as well as any for profit app available. For home users only.

Review by: Pockoleotis
First post

Nov 20, 2006
For version:
4.7.892

Fantastic Software.

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Fantastic Software. Simple, unobtrusive, and effective. I highly recommend this software.

Review by: Andrizzle
First post

Nov 19, 2006
For version:
4.7.892

Avast! me hearties - a unique av program!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

There are an insufficient number of superlatives, as well as space to sing the praises of this excellent AV program. I have had v4.7 installed on my PC for about a week now and still feel exhilerated on each and every occasion I start it up!! :-) Make no mistake Avast! is truly unique, innovative and creative in AV program design, which in my estimation is a clear 'head and shoulders' above its rivals! In some respects, it might well be considered a cross between an AV Program and media player inasmuch as the skins that can be selected to transform its appearance. These in my opinion are true works of art. They are really well-designed and beautiful in appearance. As for the 'business end'? That is just as keen, sharp and beautifully crafted as well. I must leave room to express my gratitude to ALWIL software for providing a richly featured freeware version of the program to home users. I would sincerely hope to upgrade to the Professional version, one day.

Review by: Dragon10 (40)
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Sep 29, 2006
For version:
4.7.892

The leader of the pack.

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

By far, AVAST is the best anti-virus package, and one that most users have never heard about. It's detection rate is better than any popular commercial product I've tested. Unlike other AV software, AVAST does not gobble up system resources or clutter your operating system with unwanted annoyances. The interface is clean and easy to use. Also, it's one of few AV products that can scan before windows loads, which is vital to preventing infection. You can use the free version as long as you want without any hassles but it's worth every penny if you buy it.

Review by: ShockTroop (5)
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Sep 27, 2006
For version:
4.7.892

Best i've used

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have used both McAfee and Norton. I experienced conflicts with other software with both of them. Avast is, by far, the most efficient, effective and user friendly of the three. When my Year is up, I will convert my office network to Avast Professional.

Review by: euphrontis
First post

Sep 14, 2006
For version:
4.7.871

Alast, avast!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Great product, have been using for awhile. It has done a great job of keeping my computer clean. Does exactly what it is supposed to do. Like it better than Norton or mcafee.

Review by: not_in2_bars (2)
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Sep 02, 2006
For version:
4.7.869

Great program

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Saved my system many times

Review by: mikewb
First post

Aug 31, 2006
For version:
4.7.869

Simply the best!!!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Excellent free antivirus that is keeping your computer safe at all time...avast! rules

Review by: SNOWHITE
First post

Aug 27, 2006
For version:
4.7.869

Decent a/v

Interface: 4
Features: 3
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

Installed to replace the troublesome AntiVir PE. It took a little time to optimize, I did not like the skinned interface, so if you prefer a more conventional one, do a custom installation and de-select skins. It does everything it is supposed to do, and overhead is minimal. I have some concerns on precisely how well it does in the antivirus tests, but it does pass the various certifications. I use F-Prot free DOS on my 98 machine and Bit Defender 8 Free on my XP laptop as a double check every month. So far, they have given no indications that avast! missed anything.

Review by: drfung (8)
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Aug 23, 2006
For version:
4.7.869

Avast solution

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 4
Overall:

Just excellent. Everyday quick update. Feel secure.

Review by: alanton
First post

Aug 18, 2006
For version:
4.7.869

Considered ok...

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

Chose Avast bcoz it does not slows my pc, but cannot compete with [...] when scanning worms in warez website.

Review by: Zeazera (2)
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Aug 12, 2006
For version:
4.7.869

Brilliant

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I strongly recommend this product to all who are seeking a comprehensive integrated security solution. Have been using for 18 months now, previously using commercial products, and Avast is so much better. Try it, you wont go back.

Review by: Flowta (5)
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Aug 10, 2006
For version:
4.7.869

The best

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I set up computers for others and this is one of the best virus programs to use. It has an auto update so people do not have to remember to update and that is a very big plus. Unlike some of the big named products that slows you computer down it has very little effect on it at all.

Review by: james5 (7)
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Aug 09, 2006
For version:
4.7.869

It does the job - and does it right!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Avast! Anti-Virus is an easy to use anti-virus program. It has a an easy to use interface and a whole lot more. One of the things that I like about this program is that it's skinnable. You can download skins from the avast! website, or you can follow the online tutorial to make your own. And best of all, it's free! You just have to register online (which is free). I've tried AntiVir PE, AVG Anti-Virus and BitDefender 8 free edition and I found this one to be the best! Overall, it's a program that does the job - and does it right!

Review by: Anomyous (6)
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Jul 10, 2006
For version:
4.7.844

So far so good...

Interface: 3
Features: 4
Ease of use: 3
Value: 5
Overall:

Very nice for the price!

Review by: gusimio (26)
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Jul 06, 2006
For version:
4.7.844

Putting it simply: the best anti-virus

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Avast is the best Anti-Virus I have used; and that includes paid for ones. Their website contains answers to any and ALL of your questions about the product, and if you wish to, to upgrade for business. What more can you ask for! Mick

Review by: magnetic56 (6)
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